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LD62 KPN

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,776 mi
Last recorded143,776 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 KPN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 143,776 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 139,974 miles

Offside knocking noise from steering

Pass 2 Oct 2024 135,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall and tread damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 135,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall and tread damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 130,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cut in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 124,299 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Oct 2022 124,298 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2021 114,577 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2020 108,577 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering rack has internal play

Pass 13 Sep 2019 100,303 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 85,175 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2017 70,283 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre out of shape

Pass 26 Sep 2016 56,623 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 44,250 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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LD62 KPN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD62 KPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LD62 KPN registered?

LD62 KPN is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 October 2012.

Is LD62 KPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 KPN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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